Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
promisee
Noun
/ˌprɒm.ɪˈsiː/
Definition
The person to whom a promise is made in a contractual agreement.
Examples
- The contractor is the promisee in the construction agreement.
- In the lease, the tenant is the promisee expected to receive the use of the property in exchange for rent.
Meaning
In legal terms, the promisee is the party that receives the benefits of a promise from another party, known as the promisors.
Synonyms
- Recipient
- Beneficiary
- Promise holder
